1990 BMW 518 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 13 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | 308 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |