1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart 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 304 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2005 MCC Smart | |
Make | Ferrari | MCC |
Model | Testarossa | Smart |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |