1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 109 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 480 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |