1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 37 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 425 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |
