1990 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |