1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 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 152 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 118 |
| 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
