2001 BMW Compact vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Compact | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
