1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry 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 180 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 308 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
