1986 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1986 Daihatsu Cuore and 1986 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1986 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Cuore | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Cuore | 208 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2360 mm |
