2009 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT 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, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 412 GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 451 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 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 |