1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 208 and 1982 BMW 318 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ferrari 208 | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 208 | 318 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |