2002 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | F355 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
