1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208.
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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 208 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 208 | 520 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |