1981 BMW 528 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1305 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 |
