1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 981 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ferrari 308 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 308 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |