2012 Ferrari FF vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2012 Ferrari FF and 2012 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari FF (651 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari FF should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari FF weights approximately 718 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ferrari FF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari FF will offer significantly more control. 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 FF (683 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Ferrari FF has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari FF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ferrari FF | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | FF | 500 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6300 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 651 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 683 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1519 mm |