1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
