2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caliber 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 387 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caliber, 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caliber | 612 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 110 L |
