2000 BMW 328 vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (201 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 328 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348.
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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 328 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 348 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
