1977 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 2 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 127 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 45 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 308 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |