1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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 (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. 1999 Toyota Supra 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. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Testarossa | Supra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
