1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfetta | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
