1972 Honda 1300 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 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 489 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Honda | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4500 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 86 L |
