1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 205 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1455 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 |
