2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Silverado | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2649 mm |
