1979 BMW 633 vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 BMW 633. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 633 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |
