1993 Bugatti EB 112 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1993 Bugatti EB 112.
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, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Ferrari |
| Model | EB 112 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5995 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
