1988 BMW 520 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |