2008 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (475 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 290 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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |