1983 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 40 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1505 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
