2005 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 208 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |