1983 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 516 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 BMW 316 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 115 L |