1991 BMW M12 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1991 BMW M12 and 1991 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW M12 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M12 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |