1994 BMW M5 vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1994 BMW M5 and 1994 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
