1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 44 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tamora weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
