1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 585 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |