2005 BMW 730 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1982 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 308 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |