1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 308 and 1973 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 319 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 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Ferrari | Avanti |
Model | 308 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |