2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Subaru | Ferrari |
| Model | Legacy | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 178 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |
