2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 612.
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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger. 2008 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Charger | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Charger | 612 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |