2009 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1989 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, both vehicles can yield 500 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 530 | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |