2009 BMW 530 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin

To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 530 1980 Ferrari Pinin
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 530 Pinin
Year Released 2009 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 459 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2760 mm


 

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