1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 15 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 456M. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 456M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari 456M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 456M. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 456M. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Ferrari 456M | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 456M | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |