2011 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2011 Ferrari 599

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet HHR and 2011 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 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 2011 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet HHR 2011 Ferrari 599
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model HHR 599
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2200 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 652 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1431 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4475 mm 4666 mm
Vehicle Width 1755 mm 1961 mm
Vehicle Height 1603 mm 1336 mm
Wheelbase Size 2629 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 105 L


 

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