1980 BMW 628 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 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 242 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 BMW 628. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
