1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | Testarossa | M3 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 63 L |