2009 BMW 135 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 135 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 118 L |