2001 BMW M vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 120 L |
