2007 BMW 130 vs. 1973 Ferrari 312
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1973 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | 312 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |