1980 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |
