1979 BMW 633 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 19 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 225 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 633 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
