1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 37 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 95 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | 308 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3200 mm |
