1992 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1992 BMW 525 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 281 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4943 cc |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |