1988 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F512 M.
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, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1994 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
