1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 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 97 more horse power than 1995 BMW S3. (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 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) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | S3 | 512 M |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 510 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |