1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Testarossa | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |