2008 BMW 525 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 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 345 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 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 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 208 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |