2002 BMW 330 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |