2008 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730. 2008 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 365 BB |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |