1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 35 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 82 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 451 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
