1976 BMW 633 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 633 | F355 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |