2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Mitsubishi Dion 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 400 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. 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 Mitsubishi Dion, 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 612 | Dion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
