2006 BMW 523 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 17 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 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 605 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 523 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
