1994 BMW 735 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 16 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1994 BMW 735. (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 455 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 735 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
