1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen W12. (335 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | W12 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
