2009 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 118 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |
