2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.

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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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