2000 BMW 328 vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 297 kg more than 2000 BMW 328. 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 328 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
