1995 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
