2009 BMW 523 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 523 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
