2005 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V70 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 353 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 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, 2005 Volvo V70 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Volvo | Ferrari |
| Model | V70 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2519 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
