1990 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 BMW 525. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2751 mm |
