2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 208 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Colorado | 308 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
