1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
