1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 123 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 385 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 (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2969 mm |
