1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 260 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
Model | Testarossa | M |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |