1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 22 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Testarossa | 325 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 Length | 4490 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
