1995 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 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 24 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 270 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 525 (285 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
