1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 308 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
