2004 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ferrari 312
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 312 (430 HP) has 317 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 312 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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.
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2004 BMW 318 | 1970 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 312 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 430 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |