1980 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 208 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |