1972 Chevrolet DeVille vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet DeVille would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet DeVille weights approximately 319 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 1972 Chevrolet DeVille (495 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet DeVille | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | DeVille | 308 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
