1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1989 Holden Apollo

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 319 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Ferrari 456M 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 456M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo, 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 456M (540 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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