1988 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Ferrari 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 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTO (496 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 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 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
