1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1990 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, both 1990 Ferrari Testarossa and 1990 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 359 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 840 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Jimny.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ferrari Testarossa 1990 Suzuki Jimny
Make Ferrari Suzuki
Model Testarossa Jimny
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 539 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 385 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 52 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 690 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3200 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2040 mm


 

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