2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 313 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
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 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | PT Cruiser | 612 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 108 L |
