2003 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 762 kg more than 1957 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 M3 (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
