2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 458 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 86 L |