2008 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 30 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 308 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |