1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 525 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 308 | 525 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |