2007 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 23 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 171 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 174 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |