2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari 612 and 2006 Kia Sportage 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 368 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 612 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |
