2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari 612 and 2004 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2004 Volvo C70. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo C70. (339 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 612 | C70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |