2009 BMW M3 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
