1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6. 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
