1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi and 1981 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 149 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 512 BBi | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4142 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
