2005 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 400.
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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4821 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |