1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 348 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
