2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | SSR | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |
