1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 30 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 2012 Suzuki Equator 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. 2012 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ferrari 308 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
Model | 308 | Equator |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |