2008 BMW 118 vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |