1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Fiat 131

To start off, both 1978 Ferrari 308 and 1978 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.

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