1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Testarossa | MR2 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |