1998 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1450 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
