2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 458 Italia | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2850 mm |
