2001 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
