2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 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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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 159 | 458 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |