2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 458 Italia | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2720 mm |
