1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Ferrari | Koenigsegg |
Model | 456 | Agera |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 927 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |