2001 BMW 730 vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 126 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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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2001 BMW 730 | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 126 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |