2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2010 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis, 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 458 Italia | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |
