1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Bigua | 612 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
