Car comparison

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8vsFerrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

3.9 V8

720 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019
VS

Ferrari 12Cilindri

6.5 V12

830 hp6496 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12

  • Most powerful
    830 hp
    619 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    532 hp/t
    397 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
720hp537kW
830hp619kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
To 99% top speed
49.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
8.0s
7.9s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
522hp/t389kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
532hp/t397kW/t241hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
558Nm/t373lb-ft/ton
Calculated
435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km379mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,902cc238cu in
6,496cc396cu in
Length
4,605mm181in
4,733mm186in
Width
1,975mm78in
2,176mm86in
Height
1,206mm47in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
170L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
92L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V129,250 rpm7,250 rpm9,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.9 s
28.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
231 km/h
143 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
830 hp
619 kW

Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12 has 110 hp more than Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
678 Nm
500 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
340 km/h
211 mph
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
340 km/h
211 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V82.9 s
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V122.9 s

Although Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12 has more power, Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12: 0.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
532 hp/t
397 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
830 hp
619 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
830 hp
619 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Ferrari12Cilindri6.5 V12
Power
720 hp
537 kW
830 hp
619 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Range score
609 km
379 mi
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Trunk score
170 L
6.0 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
532 hp/t
397 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Has 92 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari 12Cilindri 6.5 V12

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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