1990 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 349 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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 Testarossa (500 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 320 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
