1998 BMW 323 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 867 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1998 BMW 323 (246 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 205 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |