1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 662 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2000 | 456 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 110 L |