2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
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 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback 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 400 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 51 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 458 Italia | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
