1992 BMW 332 vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 445 kg more than 1992 BMW 332. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 332 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 120 L |
