2009 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4823 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |