2001 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 25 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 198 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
