1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1956 Saab 93
To start off, both 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa and 1956 Saab 93 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Saab 93 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Saab 93, 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Saab 93. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Saab 93.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1956 Saab 93 | |
Make | Ferrari | Saab |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 93 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |