1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 350 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
Model | RX-01 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2649 mm |