1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 308 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
