1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 308 | 320 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |