2009 BMW 735 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 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) has 167 more horse power than 2009 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 735. 2009 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 735 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 735 | 456 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 435 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |