1995 Ferrari 512 TR 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 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 TR | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2968 mm |
