2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 338 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 Kia Carens, 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 @ 5250 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 612 | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |
