1979 BMW 732 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 BMW 732. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 732 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 108 L |
