2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 378 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 712 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ferrari |
| Model | Sonata | 599 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 105 L |
