1992 Holden Apollo vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Holden Apollo and 1992 Ferrari 456 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 317 more horse power than 1992 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 Holden Apollo. 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, 1992 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 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Apollo. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Apollo. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1992 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1992 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Apollo | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Holden | Ferrari |
Model | Apollo | 456 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |