2004 BMW 535 vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 535 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 (561 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. 2004 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 535 | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 535 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |