1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, both 1978 Ferrari 308 and 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 @ 7700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Corsa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1452 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |