2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 3 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) has 362 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5. 2013 Audi A5 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. 2013 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 458 Italia | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2751 mm |
