1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala

To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Cala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.

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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ferrari Testarossa 1995 Lamborghini Cala
Make Ferrari Lamborghini
Model Testarossa Cala
Year Released 1988 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 4942 cc 3900 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 316 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 1585 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2530 mm


 

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