1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2011 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 323.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2011 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
