1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 54 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Colorado |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |