1996 BMW 735 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
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 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 355 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 735 | 348 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 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 | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |