2004 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 308 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |