1978 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 348 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |