2005 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |