1971 BMW 3 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
