1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 308 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2416 mm |
