1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 235 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 TR | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
