1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 24 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 328 GTS | 535 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
