1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 806 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Nova | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2260 mm |
