1988 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 512 M |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1585 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 |