2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP) has 252 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Commodore.

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 599 (608 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ferrari 599 2008 Holden Commodore
Make Ferrari Holden
Model 599 Commodore
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 5976 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 612 HP 360 HP
Torque 608 Nm 290 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 21.3 L/100km 14.4 L/100km


 

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