Ferrari 308 vs Camry

[xNEVER-ONEx]

http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/09/09/the-car-show-pits-ferrari-308-vs-toyota-camry-delorean/#continued

Very interesting to say the least, but I still rather drive the 308.

 

[Tornado]

I would have hoped that people weren't actually under the impression that either of those two (especially no the DeLorean, which was slow even in 1982) could be compared to modern cars in the first place.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

I would have hoped that people weren't actually under the impression that either of those two (especially no the DeLorean, which was slow even in 1982) could be compared to modern cars in the first place.

True, but we are comparing a high performance machine from the past to a relatively everyday car of today, plus, its a Ferrari and that alone means a lot to people.

Not really surprised with the DMC, like you said, it was slow when it released.

 

[Cowboys965]

Lol

 

[X-Power]

This is a good example of how far automotive engineering has progressed in the last 30 years. I remember Top Gear UK doing a similar thing about 8 years ago and it was interesting viewing.

 

[BrutherSuperior]

This is a good example of how far automotive engineering has progressed in the last 30 years. I remember Top Gear UK doing a similar thing about 8 years ago and it was interesting viewing.

This was a commercial for Toyota...a big spender in NASCAR & SPEED tv.

WTF was with the V8 audio track over the DeLorean when it came across the finish line? That doesn't pass the smell test nor does having only Toyotas in the challenge.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

This was a commercial for Toyota...a big spender in NASCAR & SPEED tv.

WTF was with the V8 audio track over the DeLorean when it came across the finish line? That doesn't pass the smell test nor does having only Toyotas in the challenge.

Well, after the challenge is done, they go on to make fun of the Camry and say that despite this video, you should still feel like a loser if you drive a Camry.

 

[Slash]

Lol

My thoughts exactly. I'd take the Ferrari over the rest though. Just to say I owned a Ferrari.

 

[BrutherSuperior]

Well, after the challenge is done, they go on to make fun of the Camry and say that despite this video, you should still feel like a loser if you drive a Camry.

What about feeling like a loser b/c you have a DeLorean in your garage and not something more reliable...like an old Alfa? I hate that ****ing thing...

 

[JCE]

I'd rather go slow in something that looks cool and amazing then go fast in something that is the scourge of all mankind--that being a Toyota.

And for the record my SVT (and Camaro actually) would smoke that DeLorean and give the 308 Ferrari plenty of trouble. Still, I'd rather have either car over my SVT (not the Camaro )

 

[turboash78]

Those hosts should each swallow a shotgun.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

This is a good example of how far automotive engineering has progressed in the last 30 years. I remember Top Gear UK doing a similar thing about 8 years ago and it was interesting viewing.

E-Type and DB5 versus Honda Accord Euro. Honda beat the both of them by about a quarter of a second I think.

 

[PureAwesomeness]

0-60 in just over 6 seconds? That Camry is no slouch.

 

[Time_Attack]

I'd rather go slow in something that looks cool and amazing then go fast in something that is the scourge of all mankind--that being a Toyota.

These, sir, are fighting words. I dare say the gauntlet has been thrown.

I demand pistols at dawn.

 

[BrutherSuperior]

These, sir, are fighting words. I dare say the gauntlet has been thrown.

I demand pistols at dawn.

I imagine most beige Corolla/Prius owners' choice of gun would be of the H2O variety.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

I imagine most beige Corolla/Prius owners' choice of gun would be of the H2O variety.

I'm pretty sure they traded their weapons in for picket signs. Nothing like liberal protesting.

 

[JCE]

You guys crack me up.

 

[Tornado]

I'm pretty sure they traded their weapons in for picket signs. Nothing like liberal protesting.

But watch out! Starbucks is sometimes really hot, and Macbooks are entirely made of aluminum.

 

[Time_Attack]

God dang it I do love me some starbucks.

 

[homeforsummer]

I'd rather go slow in something that looks cool and amazing then go fast in something that is the scourge of all mankind--that being a Toyota.

This times a million.

It's always interesting to see how cars have progressed but the Camry vs. 308 thing is a perfect example of why performance really isn't everything. High speeds are fun but people who base all their arguments on top speed and acceleration, or even outright grip, are often completely missing the point.

My view: I'd rather have a slow, fun car than a fast, boring one.

As an aside, the speed of that Camry is also something I dislike about the world of modern cars. You can now stick Joe Average in a diesel Vauxhall Astra that's quicker than most sports cars of the 1960s, only today that performance is both financially and physically easier to access.

It makes people drive like dicks. I preferred the days when only a select few could buy genuinely quick cars. Now a sales rep or a school-run mum can drive one the roads are a nightmare.

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

I'm guessing the 308 will pull quicker times when it comes to getting the driver laid.

Seriously, who would want to do a Camry owner? Eww, gross.

 

[astrosdude91]

Seriously, who would want to do a Camry owner? Eww, gross.

I've done a Camry Owner. Twas a female Camry owner though.

 

[Mark II Blit]

I'm guessing the 308 will pull quicker times when it comes to getting the driver laid.

Seriously, who would want to do a Camry owner? Eww, gross.

If you need a Ferrari to get laid, then you probably aren't exactly God's gift to women

Besides that, I'd take the Camry anyway. I'm not really a fan of the 308, where as I love Toyota

 

[GT'S BiG FaN]

WTF !! the camry isn't that bad
its fast & reliable & IMO pretty sweet looking

 

[Tornado]

Everything in the segment is fast and reliable (well, maybe not the Chrysler twins), but all of the other cars have the side benefit of "not being a Camry."

 

[homeforsummer]

WTF !! the camry isn't that bad
its fast & reliable & IMO pretty sweet looking

It's not bad, but the Camry is to cars as the colour grey is to a rainbow.

 

[Keef]

I'd rather go slow in something that looks cool and amazing then go fast in something that is the scourge of all mankind--that being a Toyota.

This times a million.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

I'd rather go slow in something that looks cool and amazing then go fast in something that is the scourge of all mankind--that being a Toyota.

Rather than what?

 

[Jim Prower]

You really don't get into Camry-beating territory in the Ferrari range until you hit the 288 GTO. and subsequent F40.

 

[Keef]

For the record, The Car Show is better than Top Gear USA.