1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Junior | 456 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
