1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 33 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), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2659 mm |
