1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1988 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 BMW Z1. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
