1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 605 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | 308 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3009 mm |