2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira

To start off, both 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2011 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 462 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 172 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 2011 Chevrolet Nubira
Make Ferrari Chevrolet
Model 458 Italia Nubira
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4500 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 570 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 9000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 539 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1313 kg
Vehicle Length 4526 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1938 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1214 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 60 L


 

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