1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1983 Renault 11 is newer by 27 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 106 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 11 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
