2009 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 330 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7206 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 657 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 130 L |