1993 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1993 Chevrolet Blazer | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Blazer | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2260 mm |