2006 BMW 523 vs. 1993 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1993 Ferrari Mondial.
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.
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2006 BMW 523 | 1993 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1468 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |