1974 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 456 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
