1979 BMW 633 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 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 101 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 5 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 633 | 348 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |