1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 34 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Ferrari | Smart |
Model | 308 | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |