2008 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 131 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 500 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW 330 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |