1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Trevi. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1981 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 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 1992 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Trevi. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 456 | Trevi |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 52 L |