2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 612 | Palio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 589 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 54 L |