2009 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 BMW 730. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |
