1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 133 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 308 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 71 L |