2008 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |