2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 337 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 550 | Alpine |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 204 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |