1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 14 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 610 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1996 Nissan President 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. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 308 | President |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
