2007 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |
