2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2012 Holden Caprice is newer by 6 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) has 263 more horse power than 2012 Holden Caprice. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Caprice.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Caprice. (350 Nm). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Caprice. 2012 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ferrari 612 2012 Holden Caprice
Make Ferrari Holden
Model 612 Caprice
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5752 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 541 HP 278 HP
Torque 589 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 9.9 L/100km


 

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