1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 5 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 308 | 924 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |