1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTA | 308 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 74 L |
