2007 BMW 328 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
