1981 BMW 518 vs. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 518 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1981 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 745 kg more than 1981 BMW 518. 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |