2009 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 36 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 152 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 440 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 365 BB |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |