1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 24 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 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
