2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Ferrari Maranello and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ferrari Maranello 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 2001 Ferrari Maranello. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Maranello | 146 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 61 L |
