2005 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 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 134 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |