1985 BMW 333 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 333 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 333 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
