1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 523 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |