2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | MM Roadster | 308 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
