2009 BMW M5 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5. 2009 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M5 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 456 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 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 | 1836 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |