1999 BMW 328 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 328 (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 BMW 328 (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1999 BMW 328 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 328 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |