1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 308 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |