2007 Audi S4 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Audi S4. (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S4 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
