1992 BMW 332 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1992 BMW 332 and 1992 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 75 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 332 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 110 L |
