1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 52 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 73 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 729 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, 2009 Hyundai i30, 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 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 | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | i30 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |
