1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 8 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Testarossa | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
