1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348. 2012 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1455 mm |
