1988 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1988 BMW 520 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. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 208 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |