2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 612 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
