1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z9 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2560 mm |
