1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.

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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais 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. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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