1992 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | 458 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1211 mm |