1990 BMW 730 vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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.
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1990 BMW 730 | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |