1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. 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 158 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Honda Life, 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1972 Honda Life | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Life |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |