1993 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 735 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lumina (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2260 mm |