1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 528 | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |