1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 26 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 162 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2010 Subaru Impreza has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1984 Ferrari Testarossa 2010 Subaru Impreza
Make Ferrari Subaru
Model Testarossa Impreza
Year Released 1984 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 386 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 64 L