1991 BMW M12 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1991 BMW M12. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW M12.
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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW M12. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M12 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
