1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 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 | 1605 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |