1996 BMW 545 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | F355 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |