1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1992 Audi V8
To start off, both 1992 Ferrari 456 and 1992 Audi V8 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1992 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Audi V8 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Because 1992 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ferrari 456. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Audi V8. 1992 Audi V8 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Audi V8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Ferrari 456 | 1992 Audi V8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Audi |
Model | 456 | V8 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |