2004 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |