2009 BMW 120 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1957 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |