2009 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
