Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 718

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Porsche 718? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
vs
Porsche 718Porsche 718
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaPorsche 718
Horsepower (max)605 hp493 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s3.2 s
Top speed325 km/h315 km/h
Variants110
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarSports car & roadster
GenerationF142982
Production2009 – 20152016 – present
Length4,527 mm4,379 mm
Width1,937 mm1,801 mm
Height1,213 mm1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,475 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 718: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Porsche 718 faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the Porsche 718's 3s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 3.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Porsche 718?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 493 hp (368 kW) for the Porsche 718.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Porsche 718 faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 196 mph (315 km/h) for the Porsche 718.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Porsche 718?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Porsche 718 is a sports car & roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.