1988 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 BMW 520 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |