2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 265 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
Model | 458 Italia | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
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 | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 393 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 | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |