2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2011 Kia Soul 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 432 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 299 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. 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 Kia Soul, 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul. 2011 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 458 Italia | Soul |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 48 L |
