1996 BMW 535 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 14 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 BMW 535. (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 335 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 535 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
