1978 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 305 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 308 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |