2000 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
