1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
