1972 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 600 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
