2004 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 12 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
