1999 BMW 845 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 845 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 845 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
