1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 41 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 86 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
