1976 BMW 630 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1976 BMW 630 and 1976 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 630 | 308 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |