2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 31 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 70 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Colorado | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
