1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F355 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |
