1990 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1982 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
