1986 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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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1986 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTV | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |