1990 BMW 518 vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 518 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
