1958 BMW 600 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |
