2012 Holden Calais vs. 2009 Ferrari California

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.

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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais 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 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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