1957 BMW 503 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 503 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
