Tabular vs Card-based presentation, which is better for lots of data?

Basically, we have a long list of stuff that has, on its on, a lot of details. We are wondering whether to use a table or put each set in a rectangular card format. See below:

On one hand, the table will be easier to look at (for an overview) but the card version can contain more stuff about the item.

See below for a real-life example (Goodreads (top) or Amazon (bottom)):

What would be better if we really have a lot of data for each item?