2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 510 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Smart | Ferrari |
Model | ForTwo | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 86 L |