1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 TR | 456 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5474 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
