1990 BMW Z1 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2649 mm |
