2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rossa | Starfire |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
