1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | Testarossa | 530 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |