1990 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1983 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| 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 | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
