2002 BMW 332 vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 332 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
