1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. Both 1980 Ferrari Pinin and 1995 Ferrari 512 M are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Pinin | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
