2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Grand Caravan | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2649 mm |
