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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.
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. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2013 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2013 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 458 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 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 | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4527 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1937 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1211 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
