1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 308 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |