1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 145 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
