1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
