2009 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 BMW 316. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 316 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
