2007 BMW 335 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | 456 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |