2004 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Celica 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 430 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Celica. (140 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Celica, 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Celica | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Celica | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
