1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Testarossa | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
