2008 BMW 335 vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |