1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 328 GTS | 520 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |