1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 BMW 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 456 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
