2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 612 and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 612 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |