2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 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 6,057 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | 300 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6057 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
