1993 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1993 BMW 840. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 840 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
