2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage 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 431 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 57 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Kia | Ferrari |
| Model | Sportage | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1542 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |
