1991 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 325 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
