2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 and 2008 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ferrari F430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | F430 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
