1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Hummer H1
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 400 and 1983 Hummer H1 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1983 Hummer H1. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Hummer H1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Hummer H1 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 400.
Because 1983 Hummer H1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Hummer H1 (407 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1983 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Hummer H1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hummer |
| Model | 400 | H1 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
