1998 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |