1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 535 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |