1992 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 BMW 740. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
