1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, both 1989 BMW Z1 and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW Z1 | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Z1 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1530 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 |