1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 TR | 535 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2968 mm |
