1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 214 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
