2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari 612 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 458 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 612 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
