1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 379 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
