1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti 990.

Because 2012 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 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Innocenti 990, 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1991 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1991 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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