1998 BMW 323 vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1999 Ferrari 360.
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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 323 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
