1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 33 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308. 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 308 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2741 mm |
