2013 Ferrari 458 vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2013 Ferrari 458 and 2013 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ferrari 458 | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 458 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4499 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 | 540 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4527 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1937 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1213 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
