1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 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 122 more horse power than 2010 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 135 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2659 mm |
