1996 BMW 735 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1988 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 735 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |