2002 BMW 332 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 332 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
