2003 BMW 645 vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 BMW 645. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 645 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 119 L |
