1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 2012 BMW 528 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 456M | 528 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |