1976 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 630 | 360 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |