2003 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,816 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP) has 295 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sierra. (275 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 460 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sierra. (386 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Sierra | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | GMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Sierra | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4816 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 570 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2649 mm |
