2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2010 Mazda 3 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 422 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 185 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda 3, 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3. 2010 Mazda 3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 458 Italia | 3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
