2009 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 510 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (480 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |