1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 328 GTS | 325 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 63 L |
