1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1974 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfasud | 308 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
