1980 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 474 kg more than 1983 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 308 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |