1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Dinan | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
