1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 57 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2013 Audi A7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Audi |
Model | 500 Testarossa | A7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4969 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2914 mm |