2008 BMW 323 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 24 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 219 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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 288 GTO (506 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2855 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 506 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1490 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |