2002 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
