2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Ferrari California. 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari 612 | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 612 | California |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 78 L |
