1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 189 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | N III |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
