2009 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1988 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 348 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1610 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
