2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. 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 235 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 612 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |