2009 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
