1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1961 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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 520 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |