2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari California would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 458 Italia | California |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 78 L |
