2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 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 @ 7600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (370 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 164 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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 @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 599 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |
