1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTV | 400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
