1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.

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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 308 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 308 R 390 GT1
Year Released 1973 2004
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
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 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2730 mm


 

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