1982 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 24 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 822 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 684 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
