1979 BMW 628 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 628 | 360 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |