2006 BMW 325 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
