2008 BMW 116 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 116 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
