2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. 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 465 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 10 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, 2005 Toyota Prius, 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius. 2005 Toyota Prius 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. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 612 | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |