2006 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 27 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, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 350 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2006 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 308 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2927 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |