2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda 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 506 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | Panda | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 86 L |
