1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Testarossa | 128 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2659 mm |
