1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 325 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
