2007 BMW 118 vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 208 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |