1999 BMW 323 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1984 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | 208 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |