Car comparison

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VvsFerrari California 4.3 V8

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

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Ferrari F430

4.3 i V8 32V

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2009
VS

Ferrari California

4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ferrari California 4.3 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Highest torque
    505 Nm
    372 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    370 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490hp365kW
490hp365kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
519km323mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,214mm48in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
250L
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
78L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VFerrari California 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
47.3 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V4.0 s
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California 4.3 V8 and Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California 4.3 V8 and Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 5.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
519 km
323 mi
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Ferrari California 4.3 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.8 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VFerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
519 km
323 mi
595 km
370 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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 F430 4.3 i V8 32VFerrari California 4.3 V8
Consumption18.3 L/100 km12.9 mpg US15.4 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.03 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi51.54 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,745 L725 US gal604 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,804 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari California 4.3 V8

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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