2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 612 would be higher. 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 213 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 631 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 612 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1953 mm |