1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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 (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTV6 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
