1994 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1994 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1994 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1994 BMW 318. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 330 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |