2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 612 and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 997 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2008 Ferrari 612 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 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 612 | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 587 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 18.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 35 L |