2005 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
