1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 16 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. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 5.8 | 612 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 589 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |