1990 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 308 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |