2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 612 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
