1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348.
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 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
