2009 BMW 328 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
