2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 156 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
