1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Honda 145
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 308 and 1973 Honda 145 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 308 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
