2005 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 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, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
