1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
