1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 308 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2852 mm |
