2007 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
