1998 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1998 BMW 330 and 1998 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (281 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
