2001 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
