2013 Ferrari 458 vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, both 2013 Ferrari 458 and 2013 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 174 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari California. (504 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari California. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ferrari 458 | 2013 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 458 | California |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 504 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4527 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1937 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1211 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 78 L |
