1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. 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 55 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 252 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 328 GTS | 125 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
