2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2012 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 469 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 458 Italia | 500 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1628 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2301 mm |
