2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
