1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 308 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 33 L |
