1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 95 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1984 Nissan Leopard 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. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 308 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
