1992 BMW 332 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 332 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
