1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 328 GTS | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2664 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
