1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1985 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1985 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 1700 | 456M |
Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 540 Nm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |