1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
