2007 BMW 545 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | Pinin |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
