1984 BMW 316 vs. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 316 | 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |