1981 BMW 528 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
