1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 438 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
Model | 308 | Nitro |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2764 mm |