2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 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 403 more horse power than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 458 Italia | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 48 L |
