1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Testarossa | Armada |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |