1983 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 400 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 118 L |