1978 BMW M1 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 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 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1978 BMW M1. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M1 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 110 L |
