1975 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 308 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |