1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 40 L |