1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1605 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
