1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 24 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 308 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
