1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 45 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 190 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |
