1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 16 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 279 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 95 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 118 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
