2008 BMW 118 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 16 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 456 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 110 L |