2007 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
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 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 512 BB |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 110 L |