1992 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |