2004 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 20 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
