1995 BMW 528 vs. 1973 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1973 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 528 | 312 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |