2009 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 208 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
