1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1997 Suzuki X90
To start off, 1997 Suzuki X90 is newer by 38 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. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki X90. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki X90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Suzuki X90 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1997 Suzuki X90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Suzuki X90 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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki X90. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki X90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1997 Suzuki X90 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | X90 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
