There is no other modern airliner with a software bodge for static stability. No, Airbuses are not comparable (Airbus FBW control laws are _not_ for stability control) and they are (to the best of my knowledge) positively stable throughout the flight envelope in direct law.
Emulation is incidental. Redesigning the 737 with FBW is not something that Boeing would've considered, even for a moment.
Emulation is incidental. Redesigning the 737 with FBW is not something that Boeing would've considered, even for a moment.