1993 BMW 840 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1988 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 840 | 348 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |