2004 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 360 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (325 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ferrari |
| Model | Diamante | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
