1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 40 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 140 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Honda Life 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
