1998 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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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1998 BMW 330 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |