1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 205 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Retona |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |