2013 Ferrari California vs. 2013 Fiat 500

To start off, both 2013 Ferrari California 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 California weights approximately 581 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.

Because 2013 Ferrari California 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 California. 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 California (504 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 2013 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Ferrari California 2013 Fiat 500
Make Ferrari Fiat
Model California 500
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 101 HP
Torque 504 Nm 133 Nm
Fuel Type Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1709 kg 1128 kg
Vehicle Length 4562 mm 3546 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1628 mm
Vehicle Height 1308 mm 1519 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2301 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 40 L


 

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