2003 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2003 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 348 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |