1991 BMW Z1 vs. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1991 BMW Z1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1991 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 23 kg more than 1991 BMW Z1. 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW Z1.
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1991 BMW Z1 | 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Z1 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |