1996 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 126 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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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1996 BMW 730 | 1983 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 126 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 10500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |