1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | A5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
