1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
