1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari 308 and 1977 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 308 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 43 L |
