1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 529 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GT | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |
