1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 400 | 90 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 49 L |