2007 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 28 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 245 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1525 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
