1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
Model | 308 | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |