1987 BMW 320 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
