1990 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1990 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
