2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 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 274 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 335 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 458 Italia | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2920 mm |
