1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 1978 Ferrari 308 and 1978 Volkswagen Citi 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 161 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Citi. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Citi. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 308 | Citi |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |