2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ferrari |
| Model | Defender | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
