2008 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ferrari 306

To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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