2007 Skoda Roomster vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Roomster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Roomster would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Skoda Roomster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Roomster, 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Roomster has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Roomster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Skoda Roomster | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Skoda | Ferrari |
Model | Roomster | 599 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 105 L |