1988 BMW 524 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 524 | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
