1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. Both 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa and 1994 Saab 900 are equipped with a 1,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Saab 900. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900, 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, 1994 Saab 900 (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1994 Saab 900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Saab |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 900 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |