1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth Renault weights approximately 210 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1956 Abarth Renault | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 88 L |