1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1977 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Monte Carlo | 308 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 74 L |
