2006 BMW 330 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 118 L |
