2006 BMW 530 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5474 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
