1998 Volvo S90 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S90 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 393 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S90 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volvo S90 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Volvo | Ferrari |
| Model | S90 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1214 mm |
