2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 280 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 121 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 Nissan Maxima, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 458 Italia | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
