1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 165 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 355 Spider | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
