2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 939 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Lumina | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
