1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 270 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
