1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 50 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.

Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1982 Ferrari 308 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 308 Land Cruiser
Year Released 1982 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 5661 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 401 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.2:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 96 L