2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 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:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
