1998 Honda SSM vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda SSM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda SSM would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine.

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) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM 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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