2006 BMW 130 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 130 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
