1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (302 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 288 GTO | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
