2009 BMW 550 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5474 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
