1995 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1995 BMW 520 and 1995 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 82 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4943 cc |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |