2000 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 275 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Subaru | Ferrari |
| Model | Impreza | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2649 mm |
