1997 BMW 730 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 867 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | GTO |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |