2007 Acura TL vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | TL | 458 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
