1991 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1991 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 456 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |