1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 29 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1983 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
