1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 578 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318. 2006 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 400 | 318 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 63 L |