2006 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4822 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 118 L |