2005 BMW 330 vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 312 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |