1992 BMW 538 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 538. (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 538. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 538 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
