2004 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 47 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 2,924 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 890 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, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 205 Nm |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
