1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Valiant and 1973 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Valiant | 308 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
