1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
