2002 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.

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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 318 1964 Ferrari GTO
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 318 GTO
Year Released 2002 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7700 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 255 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 58.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 878 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2410 mm


 

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