1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 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 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500, 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 2013 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 40 L |