2005 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |