1993 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1993 BMW 520. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |