1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 713 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 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 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | 612 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.2 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 | 1212 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |