2003 BMW 530 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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2003 BMW 530 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |