1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Testarossa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
