2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 254 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 795 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 612 | NV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |
