2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 44 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 998 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Venture | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
