1969 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
Model | Corolla | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |