1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 67 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 250 GTE | Venga |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 48 L |