1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 16 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 5.8 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
