1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 19 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 42 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |