2003 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F1 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F1 90 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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2003 BMW 520 | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | F1 90 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 12750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |