1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 86 L |
