2009 BMW 125 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 17 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 221 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 125 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 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 | 1326 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 110 L |
