1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 37 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 84 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 100 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
