1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Testarossa | 335 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
