1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. 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 177 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lada |
| Model | 308 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
