2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 543 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 612 | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 59 L |