2012 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, both 2012 Audi A6 and 2012 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ferrari California 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 2012 Ferrari California. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6, 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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (349 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A6 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A6 | California |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
