1986 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 308 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |