2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Hyundai | Ferrari |
Model | Sonata | 599 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |