1988 BMW 524 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 524 | Mythos |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
