2003 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | 348 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
