2006 Pontiac SV 6 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac SV 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac SV 6 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
| Model | SV 6 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2649 mm |
