2005 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 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 161 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 469 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 386 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 115 L |
