1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTV | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |