1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 32 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2011 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 308 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
