1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 80 kg more 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, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 308 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
