2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Ferrari California. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari California 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.
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2008 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | F430 | California |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 466 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |