2005 BMW 748 vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 748 | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
