1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| 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 | 255 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
