2004 BMW 535 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 535 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1956 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 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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2004 BMW 535 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 535 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |