2005 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 26 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 509 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 118 L |