2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2010 Peugeot 307 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 431 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 307. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 94 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 307. 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 Peugeot 307, 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 458 Italia | 307 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1391 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
