1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F355 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
