1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
