1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 945 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 412 GT | City |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
