1990 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (234 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1990 BMW M3. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW M3 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 412 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |