1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 31 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 803 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ferrari 308 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Ferrari Chevrolet
Model 308 Silverado
Year Released 1982 2013
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 239 HP 327 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1286 kg 2089 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 5702 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3378 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 129 L


 

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