1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 124 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
Because 1984 Ferrari 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 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa, 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Testarossa | Previa |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |