1994 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |