2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia would be higher. 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 462 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 129 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, 2011 Citroen C4, 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4. 2011 Citroen C4 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. 2011 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Citroen |
Model | 458 Italia | C4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |