2005 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |