2009 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 308 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |