1995 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
