1995 BMW 528 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
