2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 612 and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 612 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |