1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 5.8 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
