1991 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 316 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 316 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
