1994 BMW 520 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1994 BMW 520. 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
