2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | F430 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
