1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano

To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1976 Ferrari 512 BB 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Make Ferrari Mercedes-Benz
Model 512 BB Viano
Year Released 1976 2011
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2987 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 355 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 277 km/hour 201 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 75 L