2010 Acura TL vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2010 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 203 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Because 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL, 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Acura TL 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Acura Ferrari
Model TL 458 Italia
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3500 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1688 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4966 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1453 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 86 L


 

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