1984 BMW 628 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
