1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 23 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | Testarossa | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
