2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ferrari 599 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | Strada | 599 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 105 L |
