2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari California would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2009 Ferrari California.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari California. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Silverado | California |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 78 L |
