1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |
