1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 27 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 186 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 120 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. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | Testarossa | 120 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 51 L |