2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 420 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | RAV4 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1465 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
