2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro 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 310 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 347 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 2011 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Nitro | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 86 L |