1977 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 881 kg more than 1958 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |