1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Honda 1300
To start off, 1974 Honda 1300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 1300 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
