2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 695 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Nitro | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
