1977 BMW 528 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 736 kg more than 1957 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 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
