2012 Ferrari California vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ferrari 599 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 2012 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari California | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | California | 599 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 105 L |
