1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 308 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 266 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |