1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F355 and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ferrari F355 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 1996 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Astra, 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | F355 | Astra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |