1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
