1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (563 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 5.8 | 550 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |