1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 23 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 515 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
