2009 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 155 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |