1991 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa
To start off, both 1991 BMW 525 and 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (300 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa.
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, 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa (323 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1991 Ferrari 348 TS Targa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 348 TS Targa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
