1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
