2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ferrari |
Model | Viano | F430 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |