2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari 612 and 2006 Saturn ION 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 401 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 110 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 Saturn ION, 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Ferrari | Saturn |
Model | 612 | ION |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 49 L |