1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 308 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
