1994 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1994 BMW M5. 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.
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1994 BMW M5 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 400 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |