1976 BMW 633 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 633 | 208 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |