1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 21 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, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Testarossa | M3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2761 mm |
