1995 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, both 1995 BMW M5 and 1995 Ferrari 512 M were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 512 M |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |