2005 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 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, 2005 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 308 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |