2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 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 170 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 205 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) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
