1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1. 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
