2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 533 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler 300 2006 Ferrari 612
Make Chrysler Ferrari
Model 300 612
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 5752 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 336 HP 541 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7250 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 589 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 320 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 4.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 110 L


 

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