1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | 456 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |