1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 270 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 1982 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Testarossa | Soarer |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |