1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1987 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | 400 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 118 L |