1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 125 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
