1992 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |