1974 BMW 3 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 137 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
