1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 456 | 520 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |