2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chrysler |
| Model | 612 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 72 L |
