1999 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
