2006 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 523 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
