1996 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 208 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |