1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 2300 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
