Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8vsFerrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 458 Spider

4.5 V8

570 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Ferrari 458 Speciale A

4.5 V8

605 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    419 hp/t
    312 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Power
570hp425kW
605hp451kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
39.3s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
419hp/t312kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
4,497cc274cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,571mm180in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,951mm77in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,204mm47in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
230L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
86L
86L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
233 km/h
145 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
605 hp
451 kW

Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8 has 35 hp more than Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
1,445 kg
3,186 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V83.4 s
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V83.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8 and Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
419 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
729 km
453 mi
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
605 hp
451 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,571 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,204 mm
47.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
3.4 s
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
3.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
419 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8Ferrari458 Speciale A4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
605 hp
451 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,571 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,204 mm
47.4 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
729 km
453 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
275 g/km
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
419 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari 458 Speciale A 4.5 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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