1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 185 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 TR | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
