2007 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |