1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1963 Seat 1500
To start off, 1963 Seat 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1500 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1963 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 1500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |