1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2012 Pagani Huayra is newer by 28 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 314 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (386 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 156 kg more than 2012 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2012 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm). This means 2012 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 Pagani Huayra | |
Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
Model | Testarossa | Huayra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 700 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 740 Nm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4605 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2036 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1169 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2795 mm |